Food Processor (1st Shift) — Precision & Safety

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with employer matching

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is hiring a Food Processor in Lakeville, MN for a full-time 1st shift role. The position supports production with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced, clean environment.

You will read work orders, weigh ingredients, operate a forklift, and ensure GMP compliance while documenting time, temperatures, and material usage. The role offers growth through training and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 6–12 months of production experience (food industry preferred).
• Forklift certification (current or prior).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and cleanliness.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to operate and monitor industrial equipment.
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work orders and formulas to determine required materials and quantities.
• Weigh and record ingredients for production and inventory tracking.
• Use a forklift to dump product into tanks in the correct sequence.
• Process products according to company procedures and GMP standards.
• Monitor and document equipment time and temperature systems.
• Perform required quality checks and document all raw material usage.
• Fill bulk packaging or storage containers with accurate weights and labeling.
• Sort weighed materials by type or destination.
• Load tankers with processed honey and complete shipping paperwork accurately.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area and complete all sanitation and GMP tasks.
• Start up and shut down processing systems (boilers, compressors, etc.).
• Communicate with other departments to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Participate in regular quality meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is hiring a Food Processor in Lakeville, MN for a full-time 1st shift role. The position supports production with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced, clean environment.

You will read work orders, weigh ingredients, operate a forklift, and ensure GMP compliance while documenting time, temperatures, and material usage. The role offers growth through training and cross-department collaboration.